The Captives (2004)

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United States

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How it feels

Mary Draper Ingles is captured by Shawnee warriors during the French-Indian War and taken to the Ohio Country. She escapes and makes a long journey home on foot.

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What happens

The Captives is a 2004 American film starring Elliot Miller, produced and directed by Jude Miller for Jude True Blue Productions. It is based on the true story of Mary Draper Ingles and her struggles during the French-Indian War. The film tells the story of Mary Draper Ingles and others in her settlement being taken captive to the Ohio Country by Shawnee Indian Warriors, and her journey home as she escaped from the tribe. Jude Miller became interested with the story of Mary Draper Ingles after the disaster on September 11th, and began writing the screenplay in 2002. She was deeply inspired by the story of Mary Draper Ingles and her bravery and determination through trying times. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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